Touch control structure and display apparatus

ABSTRACT

A touch control structure is provided. The touch control structure includes a plurality of first mesh electrodes respectively in a plurality of rows and a plurality of second mesh electrodes respectively in a plurality of columns. A respective one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes includes a plurality of second mesh blocks consecutively connected in a respective column. A respective one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes comprises a plurality of first mesh blocks and a plurality of third mesh blocks alternately arranged in a respective row. The respective second mesh block is in a space between a first adjacent third mesh block, a second adjacent third mesh block, a first adjacent first mesh block, a second adjacent first mesh block, a third adjacent first mesh block, and a fourth adjacent first mesh block.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to display technology, more particularly,to a touch control structure and a display apparatus.

BACKGROUND

Various types of touch panels have been developed. Examples of touchpanels include one-glass-solution (OGS) touch panels, on-cell touchpanels, and in-cell touch panels. The on-cell touch panels provide hightouch control accuracy. The on-cell touch panels can be classified intosingle-layer-on-cell (SLOC) touch panels and multi-layer-on-cell (MLOC)touch panels. In particular, multiple point touch control can beachieved in the MLOC touch panels with superior touch control accuracyand blanking effects.

SUMMARY

In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a touch controlstructure, comprising a plurality of first mesh electrodes respectivelyin a plurality of rows and a plurality of second mesh electrodesrespectively in a plurality of columns; wherein a respective one of theplurality of second mesh electrodes comprises a plurality of second meshblocks consecutively connected in a respective column; a respective oneof the plurality of first mesh electrodes comprises a plurality of firstmesh blocks and a plurality of third mesh blocks alternately arranged ina respective row; two adjacent second mesh blocks in a first adjacentcolumn of second mesh blocks are connected respectively through a firstconductive bridge and a second conductive bridge respectively crossingover the respective one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; twoadjacent second mesh blocks in a second adjacent column of second meshblocks are connected respectively through a third conductive bridge anda fourth conductive bridge respectively crossing over the respective oneof the plurality of first mesh electrodes; a respective third mesh blockof the plurality of third mesh blocks is in a space between the firstconductive bridge and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacentcolumn; and a respective first mesh block of the plurality of first meshblocks is in a space between the fourth conductive bridge in the secondadjacent column and the first conductive bridge in the first adjacentcolumn.

Optionally, the first conductive bridge, the second conductive bridge,the third conductive bridge, and the fourth conductive bridgerespectively cross over respective conductive channels connectingrespective adjacent pairs of first mesh block and third mesh block.

Optionally, a width along a row direction of the respective first meshblock is greater than a width along the row direction of the respectivethird mesh block; and a width along a column direction of the respectivefirst mesh block is greater than a width along the column direction ofthe respective third mesh block.

Optionally, a respective second mesh block of the plurality of secondmesh blocks comprises a connecting portion, a first branch, a secondbranch, a third branch, and a fourth branch, the first branch, thesecond branch, the third branch, and the fourth branch respectivelyconnected to the connecting portion.

Optionally, the respective third mesh block of the plurality of thirdmesh blocks is in a space between the third branch and the fourth branchof a first adjacent second mesh block, the first branch and the secondbranch of a second adjacent second mesh block, the first conductivebridge in the first adjacent column, and the second conductive bridge inthe first adjacent column, the first adjacent second mesh block and thesecond adjacent second mesh block being in the first adjacent column,the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column connecting thethird branch of the first adjacent second mesh block and the firstbranch of the second adjacent second mesh block, the second conductivebridge in the first adjacent column connecting the fourth branch of thefirst adjacent second mesh block and the second branch of the secondadjacent second mesh block.

Optionally, a first portion of the respective third mesh block extendsinto a space between the third branch and the fourth branch of a firstadjacent second mesh block; and a second portion of the respective thirdmesh block extends into a space between the first branch and the secondbranch of a second adjacent second mesh block.

Optionally, the respective first mesh block of the plurality of firstmesh blocks is in a space between the third branch of a first adjacentsecond mesh block, the first branch of a second adjacent second meshblock, the fourth branch of a third adjacent second mesh block, thesecond branch of a fourth adjacent second mesh block, the fourthconductive bridge in the second adjacent column, and the firstconductive bridge in the first adjacent column, the first adjacentsecond mesh block and the second adjacent second mesh block being in thefirst adjacent column, the third adjacent second mesh block and thefourth adjacent second mesh block being in the second adjacent column,the first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column connecting thethird branch of the first adjacent second mesh block and the firstbranch of the second adjacent second mesh block, the fourth conductivebridge in the second adjacent column connecting the fourth branch of thethird adjacent second mesh block and the second branch of the fourthadjacent second mesh block.

Optionally, a first portion of the respective first mesh block extendsinto a space between the third branch of the first adjacent second meshblock and the fourth branch of the third adjacent second mesh block; anda second portion of the respective first mesh block extends into a spacebetween the first branch of the second adjacent second mesh block andthe second branch of the fourth adjacent second mesh block.

Optionally, the respective second mesh block is in a space between afirst adjacent third mesh block, a second adjacent third mesh block, afirst adjacent first mesh block, a second adjacent first mesh block, athird adjacent first mesh block, and a fourth adjacent first mesh block;the third adjacent first mesh block, the first adjacent third meshblock, and the first adjacent first mesh block are consecutively in afirst adjacent row; and the fourth adjacent first mesh block, the secondadjacent third mesh block, and the second adjacent first mesh block areconsecutively in a second adjacent row.

Optionally, a portion the first adjacent third mesh block extends into aspace between the first branch and the second branch of the respectivesecond mesh block; a portion of the second adjacent third mesh blockextends into a space between the third branch and the fourth branch ofthe respective second mesh block; a portion of the first adjacent firstmesh block and a portion of the second adjacent first mesh blockrespectively extend into a space between the second branch and thefourth branch of the respective second mesh block; and a portion of thethird adjacent first mesh block and a portion of the fourth adjacentfirst mesh block respectively extend into a space between the firstbranch and the third branch of the respective second mesh block.

Optionally, each of the first branch, the second branch, the thirdbranch, and the fourth branch has a substantially V shape; apexes of thefirst branch and the second branch point toward a first direction; andapexes of the third branch and the fourth branch point toward a seconddirection opposite to the first direction.

Optionally, a combination of the first branch and the second branch hasa substantially M shape; a combination of the third branch and thefourth branch has a substantially W shape; and a combination of thefirst branch, the second branch, the third branch, the fourth branch,and the connecting portion has a substantially

shape.

Optionally, the respective second mesh block comprises a plurality offirst extensions respectively extending away from the first branch, aplurality of second extensions respectively extending away from thesecond branch, a plurality of third extensions respectively extendingaway from the third branch, a plurality of fourth extensionsrespectively extending away from the fourth branch.

Optionally, the respective second mesh block is in a space between afirst adjacent third mesh block, a second adjacent third mesh block, afirst adjacent first mesh block, a second adjacent first mesh block, athird adjacent first mesh block, and a fourth adjacent first mesh block;a respective one of the plurality of first extensions extends into aspace between two adjacent branches of the third adjacent first meshblock or a space between two adjacent branches of the first adjacentthird mesh block; a respective one of the plurality of second extensionsextends into a space between two adjacent branches of the first adjacentfirst mesh block or a space between two adjacent branches of the firstadjacent third mesh block; a respective one of the plurality of thirdextensions extends into a space between two adjacent branches of thefourth adjacent first mesh block or a space between two adjacentbranches of the second adjacent third mesh block; and a respective oneof the plurality of fourth extensions extends into a space betweenbranches of the second adjacent first mesh block or a space betweenbranches of the second adjacent third mesh block.

Optionally, the respective second mesh block is in a space between afirst adjacent third mesh block, a second adjacent third mesh block, afirst adjacent first mesh block, a second adjacent first mesh block, athird adjacent first mesh block, and a fourth adjacent first mesh block;extensions of branches respectively from the third adjacent first meshblock and the fourth adjacent first mesh block respectively extend intoa space surrounded by the connecting portion, the plurality of firstextensions, and the plurality of third extensions, a respectiveextension intercalating into a space between two adjacent firstextensions or a space between two adjacent third extensions; andextensions of branches respectively from the first adjacent first meshblock and the second adjacent first mesh block respectively extend intoa space surrounded by the connecting portion, the plurality of secondextensions, and the plurality of fourth extensions, a respectiveextension intercalating into a space between two adjacent secondextensions or a space between two adjacent fourth extensions.

Optionally, the first branch comprises a first dummy electrode, thesecond branch comprises a second dummy electrode, the third branchcomprises a third dummy electrode, and the fourth branch comprises afourth dummy electrode; each of the first dummy electrode, the seconddummy electrode, the third dummy electrode, and the fourth dummyelectrode has a substantially V shape; apexes of the first dummyelectrode and the second dummy electrode point toward the firstdirection; and apexes of the third dummy electrode and the fourth dummyelectrode point toward the second direction.

Optionally, a respective first mesh block of the plurality of first meshblocks comprises a main trunk, a fifth branch, a sixth branch, a seventhbranch, and an eighth branch, the fifth branch, the sixth branch, theseventh branch, and the eighth branch respectively connected to the maintrunk.

Optionally, the respective first mesh block comprises a fifth extensionextending away from the fifth branch along a second direction, a sixthextension extending away from the sixth branch along the seconddirection, a seventh extension extending away from the seventh branchalong a first direction, an eighth extension extending away from theeighth branch along the first direction; wherein the fifth branch andthe seventh branch respectively extend away from the main trunk along athird direction; the sixth branch and the eighth branch respectivelyextend away from the main trunk along a fourth direction opposite to thethird direction.

Optionally, a respective second mesh block of the plurality of secondmesh blocks comprises a connecting portion, a first branch, a secondbranch, a third branch, and a fourth branch, a plurality of firstextensions respectively extending away from the first branch, aplurality of second extensions respectively extending away from thesecond branch, a plurality of third extensions respectively extendingaway from the third branch, a plurality of fourth extensionsrespectively extending away from the fourth branch, the first branch,the second branch, the third branch, and the fourth branch respectivelyconnected to the connecting portion; the respective second mesh block isin a space between a first adjacent third mesh block, a second adjacentthird mesh block, a first adjacent first mesh block, a second adjacentfirst mesh block, a third adjacent first mesh block, and a fourthadjacent first mesh block; the seventh branch and the seventh extensionfrom the first adjacent first mesh block, the fifth branch and the fifthextension from the second adjacent first mesh block, extend into a spacebetween the second branch and the fourth branch of the respective secondmesh block; and the eighth branch and the eighth extension from thethird adjacent first mesh block, the sixth branch and the sixthextension from the fourth adjacent first mesh block extend into a spacebetween the first branch and the third branch of the respective secondmesh block.

Optionally, the seventh extension of the first adjacent first mesh blockextends into respective spaces respectively between respective adjacentsecond extensions of the plurality of second extensions of therespective second mesh block; the fifth extension of the second adjacentfirst mesh block extends into respective spaces respectively betweenrespective adjacent fourth extensions of the plurality of fourthextensions of the respective second mesh block; the eighth extension ofthe third adjacent first mesh block extends into respective spacesrespectively between respective adjacent first extensions of theplurality of first extensions of the respective second mesh block; andthe sixth extension of the fourth adjacent first mesh block extends intorespective spaces respectively between respective adjacent thirdextensions of the plurality of third extensions of the respective secondmesh block.

Optionally, the touch control structure further comprises a firstrespective dummy electrode in a space between second mesh block andfirst mesh block adjacent to each other, the first respective dummyelectrode insulated from the second mesh block and first mesh blockadjacent to each other; and a second respective dummy electrode in aspace between second mesh block and third mesh block adjacent to eachother, the second respective dummy electrode insulated from the secondmesh block and third mesh block adjacent to each other.

Optionally, the touch control structure comprises a touch insulatinglayer; wherein a respective conductive bridge is respectivelyelectrically connected to two adjacent second mesh blocks respectivelythrough vias extending through the touch insulating layer; anorthographic projection on a base substrate of any mesh line of therespective conductive bridge along a direction from a first adjacentsecond mesh block to a second adjacent second mesh block is at leastpartially non-overlapping with orthographic projections of mesh lines ofthe plurality of first mesh electrodes on the base substrate; and anorthographic projection on the base substrate of at least one mesh lineof the respective conductive bridge along a direction other than thedirection from the first adjacent second mesh block to the secondadjacent second mesh block overlaps with an orthographic projection of amesh line of a conductive channel connecting respective adjacent pairsof first mesh block and third mesh block on the base substrate.

In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a display apparatus,comprising a display panel, the touch control structure described hereinor fabricated by a method described herein on the display panel, and aplurality of touch control integrated circuits connect to the touchcontrol structure.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The following drawings are merely examples for illustrative purposesaccording to various disclosed embodiments and are not intended to limitthe scope of the present invention.

FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a touchcontrol structure in some embodiments according to the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a touchcontrol structure in some embodiments according to the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view along an A-A′ line in FIG. 1A.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a respectivesecond mesh block of a plurality of second mesh blocks in a touchcontrol structure in some embodiments according to the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a respectivefirst mesh block of a plurality of first mesh blocks in a touch controlstructure in some embodiments according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a respectivethird mesh block of a plurality of third mesh blocks in a touch controlstructure in some embodiments according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a zoom-in view of a touch control structure in a region havinga first mesh block, a second mesh block, and a third mesh block adjacentto each other.

FIG. 7A is a zoom-in view of a region surrounding a respectiveconductive bridge in some embodiments according to the presentdisclosure.

FIG. 7B illustrates the structure of a second metal layer in a regionsurrounding a respective conductive bridge in some embodiments accordingto the present disclosure.

FIG. 7C illustrates the structure of a first metal layer in a regionsurrounding a respective conductive bridge in some embodiments accordingto the present disclosure.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of a display apparatus in some embodimentsaccording to the present disclosure.

FIG. 9 is a cross sectional view of a display panel in some embodimentsaccording to the present disclosure.

FIG. 10 is a zoom-in view of a region surrounding a respectiveconductive bridge in a display apparatus in some embodiments accordingto the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The disclosure will now be described more specifically with reference tothe following embodiments. It is to be noted that the followingdescriptions of some embodiments are presented herein for purpose ofillustration and description only. It is not intended to be exhaustiveor to be limited to the precise form disclosed.

The present disclosure provides, inter alia, a touch control structureand a display apparatus that substantially obviate one or more of theproblems due to limitations and disadvantages of the related art. In oneaspect, the present disclosure provides a touch control structure. Insome embodiments, the touch control structure includes a plurality offirst mesh electrodes respectively in a plurality of rows and aplurality of second mesh electrodes respectively in a plurality ofcolumns. Optionally, a respective one of the plurality of second meshelectrodes comprises a plurality of second mesh blocks consecutivelyconnected in a respective column. Optionally, a respective one of theplurality of first mesh electrodes comprises a plurality of first meshblocks and a plurality of third mesh blocks alternately arranged in arespective row. Optionally, two adjacent second mesh blocks in a firstadjacent column of second mesh blocks are connected respectively througha first conductive bridge and a second conductive bridge respectivelycrossing over the respective one of the plurality of first meshelectrodes. Optionally, two adjacent second mesh blocks in a secondadjacent column of second mesh blocks are connected respectively througha third conductive bridge and a fourth conductive bridge respectivelycrossing over the respective one of the plurality of first meshelectrodes. Optionally, a respective third mesh block of the pluralityof third mesh blocks is in a space between the first conductive bridgeand the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column.Optionally, a respective first mesh block of the plurality of first meshblocks is in a space between the fourth conductive bridge in the secondadjacent column and the first conductive bridge in the first adjacentcolumn.

Flexible multi-layer on-cell touch (FMLOC) technology is utilized toform mesh electrode pattern on top of an encapsulating layer of adisplay panel. The mesh electrode pattern includes touch scanningelectrodes and touch sensing electrodes, and optionally fill patterns(“dummy patterns”). A touch detection integrated circuit is configuredto detect a touch by sensing a mutual capacitance between a touchscanning electrode and a touch sensing electrode, and a change of themutual capacitance upon a touch. Mesh electrodes includes mesh linestypically have a line width in a range of 1 μm to 50 μm. Thus,connecting adjacent mesh blocks through the mesh lines is particularlydifficult, and often resulting in poor connectivity. The presentdisclosure adopts a novel and advantageous touch electrode design thatobviate issues in related touch control structures.

FIG. 1A is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a touchcontrol structure in some embodiments according to the presentdisclosure. Referring to FIG. 1A, the touch control structure in someembodiments includes a plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1 arrangedin a plurality of rows and a plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2arranged in a plurality of columns. The plurality of first meshelectrodes TE1 are arranged in a plurality of rows, each of theplurality of rows is a respective one of the plurality of first meshelectrodes TE1. The plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2 are arrangedin a plurality of columns, each of the plurality of columns is arespective one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2.Optionally, the touch control structure is a mutual capacitance typetouch control structure. Optionally, the plurality of first meshelectrodes TE1 are a plurality of touch sensing electrodes, and theplurality of second mesh electrodes TE2 are a plurality of touchscanning electrodes. Optionally, the plurality of first mesh electrodesTE1 are a plurality of touch scanning electrodes, and the plurality ofsecond mesh electrodes TE2 are a plurality of touch sensing electrodes.

Referring to FIG. 1A, in some embodiments, a respective one of theplurality of second mesh electrodes TE2 includes a plurality of secondmesh blocks MB2 consecutively connected in a respective column RC. Arespective one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1 includes aplurality of first mesh blocks MB1 and a plurality of third mesh blocksMB3 alternately arranged in a respective row RC (e.g., in a first meshblock-third mesh block-first mesh block-third mesh block-first meshblock-third mesh block fashion). In one example depicted in FIG. 1A, awidth along a row direction RD of the respective first mesh block RMB1is greater than a width along the row direction of the respective thirdmesh block RMB3, and a width along a column direction CD of therespective first mesh block RMB1 is greater than a width along thecolumn direction of the respective third mesh block RMB3. Alternatively,a width along a row direction RD of the respective first mesh block RMB1is smaller than a width along the row direction of the respective thirdmesh block RMB3, and a width along a column direction CD of therespective first mesh block RMB1 is smaller than a width along thecolumn direction of the respective third mesh block RMB3. Alternatively,a width along a row direction RD of the respective first mesh block RMB1is substantially the same as a width along the row direction of therespective third mesh block RMB3, and a width along a column directionCD of the respective first mesh block RMB1 is substantially the same asa width along the column direction of the respective third mesh blockRMB3. In one example, the respective first mesh block RMB1 and therespective third mesh block RMB3 have different shapes. In anotherexample, the respective first mesh block RMB1 and the respective thirdmesh block RMB3 have different occupied areas.

In some embodiments, the touch control structure further includes aplurality of conductive bridges for connecting adjacent mesh blocks.Referring to FIG. 1A again, in some embodiments, two adjacent secondmesh blocks (e.g., AMB2-1 and AMB2-2) in a first adjacent column AC1 ofsecond mesh blocks are connected respectively through a first conductivebridge B1 and a second conductive bridge B2 respectively crossing overthe respective one of the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1. Twoadjacent second mesh blocks (e.g., AMB2-3 and AMB2-4) in a secondadjacent column AC2 of second mesh blocks are connected respectivelythrough a third conductive bridge B3 and a fourth conductive bridge B4respectively crossing over the respective one of the plurality of firstmesh electrodes TE1. A respective third mesh block RMB3 of the pluralityof third mesh blocks is in a space between the first conductive bridgeB1 and the second conductive bridge B2 in the first adjacent column AC1.A respective first mesh block RMB1 of the plurality of first mesh blocksis in a space between the fourth conductive bridge B4 in the secondadjacent column AC2 and the first conductive bridge B1 in the firstadjacent column AC1. The first conductive bridge B1, the secondconductive bridge B2, the third conductive bridge B3, and the fourthconductive bridge B4 respectively cross over respective conductivechannels CC connecting respective adjacent pairs of first mesh block andthird mesh block.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view along an A-A′ line in FIG. 1A.Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 2 , a respective one of the plurality ofsecond mesh electrodes TE2 includes a plurality of second mesh blocksMB2 and a plurality of conductive bridges CB in a respective column. Theplurality of second mesh blocks MB2 are consecutively electricallyconnected respectively through the plurality of conductive bridges CB.

In some embodiments, the touch control structure includes a buffer layerBUF, the plurality of conductive bridges CB on the buffer layer BUF, atouch insulating layer TI on a side of the plurality of conductivebridges CB away from the buffer layer BUF, the plurality of first meshblocks MB1, the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2, and the pluralityof third mesh blocks MB3 on a side of the touch insulating layer TI awayfrom the plurality of conductive bridges CB, and an overcoat layer OC ona side of the plurality of first mesh blocks MB1, the plurality ofsecond mesh blocks MB2, and the plurality of third mesh blocks MB3 awayfrom the touch insulating layer TI. A respective conductive bridge ofthe plurality of conductive bridges CB are respectively electricallyconnected to two adjacent second mesh blocks respectively through viasextending through the touch insulating layer TI. Respective conductivechannels CC connect respective adjacent pairs of first mesh block andthird mesh block. The respective conductive bridge of the plurality ofconductive bridges CB crosses over the respective conductive channel CC.

As shown in FIG. 2 , the plurality of conductive bridges CB is in afirst metal layer ML1 of the touch control structure. The plurality offirst mesh blocks MB1, the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2, theplurality of third mesh blocks MB3, and the respective conductivechannel CC are in a second metal layer ML2 of the touch controlstructure.

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a respectivesecond mesh block of a plurality of second mesh blocks in a touchcontrol structure in some embodiments according to the presentdisclosure. Referring to FIG. 3 , the respective second mesh block RMB2of the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 in some embodiments includesa connecting portion CP, a first branch BC1, a second branch BC2, athird branch BC3, and a fourth branch BC4, the first branch BC1, thesecond branch BC2, the third branch BC3, and the fourth branch BC4respectively connected to the connecting portion CP.

In some embodiments, each of the first branch BC1, the second branchBC2, the third branch BC3, and the fourth branch BC4 has a substantiallyV shape. Optionally, a combination of the first branch BC1 and thesecond branch BC2 has a substantially M shape. Optionally, a combinationof the third branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 has a substantially Wshape. Optionally, a combination of the first branch BC1, the secondbranch BC2, the third branch BC3, the fourth branch BC4, and theconnecting portion CP has a substantially

shape.

In some embodiments, apexes of the first branch BC1 and the secondbranch BC2 point toward a first direction DR1; and apexes of the thirdbranch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 point toward a second direction DR2opposite to the first direction DR1. Optionally, the first direction DR1and the second direction DR2 are substantially parallel to an extensiondirection of the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 in a respective oneof the plurality of second mesh electrode TE2, e.g., the columndirection CD in FIG. 1A. Optionally, the first direction DR1 and thesecond direction DR2 are substantially parallel to an extensiondirection of the connecting portion CP. As used herein, the term“substantially parallel” means that an angle between two directions isin the range of 0 degree to approximately 45 degrees, e.g., 0 degree toapproximately 5 degrees, 0 degree to approximately 10 degrees, 0 degreeto approximately 15 degrees, 0 degree to approximately 20 degrees, 0degree to approximately 25 degrees, or 0 degree to approximately 30degrees.

In some embodiments, an apex of the first branch BC1 and an apex of thethird branch BC3 are substantially aligned along the extension directionof the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 in a respective one of theplurality of second mesh electrode TE2, e.g., the column direction CD inFIG. 1A. In some embodiments, an apex of the second branch BC2 and anapex of the fourth branch BC4 are substantially aligned along theextension direction of the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 in arespective one of the plurality of second mesh electrode TE2, e.g., thecolumn direction CD in FIG. 1A.

Optionally, the respective second mesh block RMB2 further includes aplurality of first extensions ET1 respectively extending away from thefirst branch BC1. Optionally, the respective second mesh block RMB2further includes a plurality of second extensions ET2 respectivelyextending away from the second branch BC2. Optionally, the respectivesecond mesh block RMB2 further includes a plurality of third extensionsET3 respectively extending away from the third branch BC3. Optionally,the respective second mesh block RMB2 further includes a plurality offourth extensions ET4 respectively extending away from the fourth branchBC4. In one example illustrated in FIG. 1A and FIG. 3 , the respectivesecond mesh block RMB2 further includes a plurality of first extensionsET1 respectively extending away from the first branch BC1, a pluralityof second extensions ET2 respectively extending away from the secondbranch BC2, a plurality of third extensions ET3 respectively extendingaway from the third branch BC3, a plurality of fourth extensions ET4respectively extending away from the fourth branch BC4.

Optionally, the first branch BC1 and the second branch BC2 have asubstantially mirror symmetry with respect to a plane perpendicular to amain surface of the touch control structure and intersecting connectingportions respectively from the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 inthe respective one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2.Optionally, the third branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 have asubstantially mirror symmetry with respect to the plane perpendicular toa main surface of the touch control structure and intersectingconnecting portions respectively from the plurality of second meshblocks MB2 in the respective one of the plurality of second meshelectrodes TE2. Optionally, the first branch BC1, the second branch BC2,the third branch BC3, the fourth branch BC4 have a substantially mirrorsymmetry with respect to the plane perpendicular to a main surface ofthe touch control structure and intersecting connecting portionsrespectively from the plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 in therespective one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes TE2.Optionally, the first branch BC1, the second branch BC2, the thirdbranch BC3, the fourth branch BC4, the plurality of first extensionsET1, the plurality of second extensions ET2, the plurality of thirdextensions ET3, and the plurality of fourth extensions ET4 have asubstantially mirror symmetry with respect to the plane perpendicular toa main surface of the touch control structure and intersectingconnecting portions respectively from the plurality of second meshblocks MB2 in the respective one of the plurality of second meshelectrodes TE2. Optionally, the respective second mesh block RMB2 has asubstantially mirror symmetry with respect to the plane perpendicular toa main surface of the touch control structure and intersectingconnecting portions respectively from the plurality of second meshblocks MB2 in the respective one of the plurality of second meshelectrodes TE2.

In some embodiments, a respective branch of the respective second meshblock RMB2 includes one or more dummy electrodes completely surroundedby touch detecting mesh lines. Optionally, the first branch BC1 includesa first dummy electrode DE1, the second branch BC2 includes a seconddummy electrode DE2, the third branch BC3 includes a third dummyelectrode DE3, and the fourth branch BC4 includes a fourth dummyelectrode DE4. The first dummy electrode DE1 is completely surrounded bytouch detecting mesh lines of the first branch BC1. The second dummyelectrode DE2 is completely surrounded by touch detecting mesh lines ofthe second branch BC2. The third dummy electrode DE3 is completelysurrounded by touch detecting mesh lines of the third branch BC3. Thefourth dummy electrode DE4 is completely surrounded by touch detectingmesh lines of the fourth branch BC4. Optionally, each of the first dummyelectrode DE1, the second dummy electrode DE2, the third dummy electrodeDE3, and the fourth dummy electrode DE4 has a substantially V shape.Optionally, apexes of the first dummy electrode DE1 and the second dummyelectrode DE2 point toward the first direction DR1. Optionally, apexesof the third dummy electrode DE3 and the fourth dummy electrode DE4point toward the second direction DR2.

FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a respectivefirst mesh block of a plurality of first mesh blocks in a touch controlstructure in some embodiments according to the present disclosure.Referring to FIG. 4 , a respective first mesh block RMB1 of theplurality of first mesh blocks MB1 in some embodiments includes a maintrunk MT, a fifth branch BC5, a sixth branch BC6, a seventh branch BC7,and an eighth branch BC8, the fifth branch BC5, the sixth branch BC6,the seventh branch BC7, and the eighth branch BC8 respectively connectedto the main trunk MT. Optionally, the respective first mesh block RMB1further includes a plurality of additional branches AB respectivelyconnected to the main trunk MT. In one example, the fifth branch BC5 andthe seventh branch BC7 respectively extend away from the main trunk MTalong a third direction DR3. In another example, the sixth branch BC6and the eighth branch BC8 respectively extend away from the main trunkMT along a fourth direction DR4 opposite to the third direction DR3.

Optionally, the third direction DR3 and the fourth direction DR4 aresubstantially parallel to an extension direction of the plurality offirst mesh blocks MB1 and the plurality of third mesh blocks MB3 in arespective one of the plurality of first mesh electrode TE1, e.g., therow direction RD in FIG. 1A. Optionally, the third direction DR3 and thefourth direction DR4 are substantially perpendicular to an extensiondirection of the main trunk MT. As used herein, the term “substantiallyperpendicular” means that an angle between two directions is in therange of 45 degree to approximately 90 degrees, e.g., 85 degree toapproximately 90 degrees, 80 degree to approximately 90 degrees, 75degree to approximately 90 degrees, 70 degree to approximately 90degrees, 65 degree to approximately 90 degrees, or 60 degree toapproximately 90 degrees.

Optionally, the respective first mesh block RMB1 further includes afifth extension ET5 extending away from the fifth branch BC5.Optionally, the respective first mesh block RMB1 further includes asixth extension ET6 extending away from the sixth branch BC6.Optionally, the respective first mesh block RMB1 further includes aseventh extension ET7 extending away from the seventh branch BC7.Optionally, the respective first mesh block RMB1 further includes aneighth extension ET8 extending away from the eighth branch BC8.Optionally, as shown in FIG. 4 , the respective first mesh block RMB1further includes a fifth extension ET5 extending away from the fifthbranch BC5, a sixth extension ET6 extending away from the sixth branchBC6, a seventh extension ET7 extending away from the seventh branch BC7,and an eighth extension ET8 extending away from the eighth branch BC8.

Optionally, the fifth extension ET5 extends away from the fifth branchBC5 along a second direction DR2. Optionally, the sixth extension ET6extends away from the sixth branch BC6 along the second direction DR2.Optionally, the seventh extension ET7 extends away from the seventhbranch BC7 along a first direction DR1. Optionally, the eighth extensionET8 extends away from the eighth branch BC8 along the first directionDR1.

Optionally, the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 aresubstantially parallel to an extension direction of the plurality ofsecond mesh blocks MB2 in a respective one of the plurality of secondmesh electrode TE2, e.g., the column direction CD in FIG. 1A.Optionally, the first direction DR1 and the second direction DR2 aresubstantially parallel to an extension direction of the main trunk MT.

Optionally, the fifth branch BC5 and a sixth branch BC6 have asubstantially minor symmetry with respect to a plane perpendicular to amain surface of the touch control structure and intersecting main bodiesrespectively from first mesh blocks arranged in a same column andrespectively of the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1. Optionally,the seventh branch BC7 and the eighth branch BC8 have a substantiallymirror symmetry with respect to the plane perpendicular to the mainsurface of the touch control structure and intersecting main bodiesrespectively from first mesh blocks arranged in a same column andrespectively of the plurality of first mesh electrodes TE1. Optionally,the fifth branch BC5, the sixth branch BC6, the seventh branch BC7, andthe eighth branch BC8 have a substantially mirror symmetry with respectto the plane perpendicular to a main surface of the touch controlstructure and intersecting main bodies respectively from first meshblocks arranged in a same column and respectively of the plurality offirst mesh electrodes TE1. Optionally, the fifth branch BC5, the sixthbranch BC6, the seventh branch BC7, the eighth branch BC8, the fifthextension ET5, the sixth extension ET6, the seventh extension ET7, andthe eighth extension ET8 have a substantially minor symmetry withrespect to the plane perpendicular to a main surface of the touchcontrol structure and intersecting main bodies respectively from firstmesh blocks arranged in a same column and respectively of the pluralityof first mesh electrodes TE1. Optionally, the respective first meshblock RMB1 has a substantially mirror symmetry with respect to the planeperpendicular to a main surface of the touch control structure andintersecting main bodies respectively from first mesh blocks arranged ina same column and respectively of the plurality of first mesh electrodesTE1.

In some embodiments, a respective branch of the respective first meshblock RMB1 includes one or more dummy electrodes completely surroundedby touch detecting mesh lines of the respective first mesh block RMB1.As shown in FIG. 4 , in one example, the fifth branch BC5, the sixthbranch BC6, the seventh branch BC7, the eighth branch BC8, and at leastone of the plurality of additional branches AB respectively include adummy electrode.

FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a respectivethird mesh block of a plurality of third mesh blocks in a touch controlstructure in some embodiments according to the present disclosure.Referring to FIG. 5 , a respective third mesh block RMB3 of theplurality of third mesh blocks MB3 in some embodiments includes a mainbody MB, a plurality of branches B protruding away from the main bodyMB. The main body MB optionally includes a dummy electrode DE completelysurrounded by touch detecting mesh lines of the main body MB.

Referring to FIG. 1A and FIG. 3 , in some embodiments, the respectivethird mesh block RMB3 of the plurality of third mesh blocks is in aspace between the third branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 of a firstadjacent second mesh block AMB2-1, the first branch BC1 and the secondbranch BC2 of a second adjacent second mesh block AMB2-2, the firstconductive bridge B1 in the first adjacent column AC1, and the secondconductive bridge B2 in the first adjacent column AC1. The firstadjacent second mesh block AMB2-1 and the second adjacent second meshblock AMB2-2 are in the first adjacent column AC1. The first conductivebridge B1 in the first adjacent column AC1 connects the third branch BC3of the first adjacent second mesh block AMB2-1 and the first branch BC1of the second adjacent second mesh block AMB2-2. The second conductivebridge B2 in the first adjacent column AC1 connects the fourth branchBC4 of the first adjacent second mesh block AMB2-1 and the second branchBC2 of the second adjacent second mesh block AMB2-2.

In one example as depicted in FIG. 1A, the respective third mesh blockRMB3 of the plurality of third mesh blocks MB3 is surrounded by thethird branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 of a first adjacent secondmesh block AMB2-1, the first branch BC1 and the second branch BC2 of asecond adjacent second mesh block AMB2-2, the first conductive bridge B1in the first adjacent column AC1, and the second conductive bridge B2 inthe first adjacent column AC1. The respective third mesh block RMB3 ofthe plurality of third mesh blocks MB3 is in a remaining space formed bythe third branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 of a first adjacentsecond mesh block AMB2-1, the first branch BC1 and the second branch BC2of a second adjacent second mesh block AMB2-2, the first conductivebridge B1 in the first adjacent column AC1, and the second conductivebridge B2 in the first adjacent column AC1, except for the spaceoccupied by dummy electrodes between the respective third mesh blockRMB3 and adjacent touch detecting mesh blocks.

In some embodiments, a first portion (e.g., an upper portion of therespective third mesh block RMB3 in FIG. 1A) of the respective thirdmesh block RMB3 extends into a space between the third branch BC3 andthe fourth branch BC4 of a first adjacent second mesh block AMB2-1; anda second portion (e.g., a lower portion of the respective third meshblock RMB3 in FIG. 1A) of the respective third mesh block RMB3 extendsinto a space between the first branch BC1 and the second branch BC2 of asecond adjacent second mesh block AMB2-2.

In some embodiments, the respective first mesh block RMB1 of theplurality of first mesh blocks is in a space between the third branchBC3 of a first adjacent second mesh block AMB2-1, the first branch BC1of a second adjacent second mesh block AMB2-2, the fourth branch BC4 ofa third adjacent second mesh block AMB2-3, the second branch BC2 of afourth adjacent second mesh block AMB2-4, the fourth conductive bridgeB4 in the second adjacent column AC2, and the first conductive bridge B1in the first adjacent column AC1. The first adjacent second mesh blockAMB2-1 and the second adjacent second mesh block AMB2-2 are in the firstadjacent column AC1. The third adjacent second mesh block AMB2-3 and thefourth adjacent second mesh block AMB2-4 are in the second adjacentcolumn AC2. The first conductive bridge B1 in the first adjacent columnAC1 connects the third branch BC3 of the first adjacent second meshblock AMB2-1 and the first branch BC1 of the second adjacent second meshblock AMB2-2. The fourth conductive bridge B4 in the second adjacentcolumn AC2 connects the fourth branch BC4 of the third adjacent secondmesh block AMB2-3 and the second branch BC2 of the fourth adjacentsecond mesh block AMB2-4.

In one example as depicted in FIG. 1A, the respective first mesh blockRMB1 of the plurality of first mesh blocks MB1 is surrounded by twoadjacent first mesh blocks in a same column and respectively of adjacentfirst mesh electrodes TE1, the third branch BC3 of a first adjacentsecond mesh block AMB2-1, the first branch BC1 of a second adjacentsecond mesh block AMB2-2, the fourth branch BC4 of a third adjacentsecond mesh block AMB2-3, the second branch BC2 of a fourth adjacentsecond mesh block AMB2-4, the fourth conductive bridge B4 in the secondadjacent column AC2, and the first conductive bridge B1 in the firstadjacent column AC1. The respective first mesh block RMB1 of theplurality of first mesh blocks MB1 is in a remaining space formed by twoadjacent first mesh blocks in a same column and respectively of adjacentfirst mesh electrodes TE1, the third branch BC3 of a first adjacentsecond mesh block AMB2-1, the first branch BC1 of a second adjacentsecond mesh block AMB2-2, the fourth branch BC4 of a third adjacentsecond mesh block AMB2-3, the second branch BC2 of a fourth adjacentsecond mesh block AMB2-4, the fourth conductive bridge B4 in the secondadjacent column AC2, and the first conductive bridge B1 in the firstadjacent column AC1, except for the space occupied by dummy electrodesbetween the respective first mesh block RMB1 and adjacent touchdetecting mesh blocks.

In some embodiments, a first portion (e.g., an upper portion of therespective first mesh block RMB1 in FIG. 1A) of the respective firstmesh block RMB1 extends into a space between the third branch BC3 of thefirst adjacent second mesh block AMB2-1 and the fourth branch BC4 of thethird adjacent second mesh block AMB2-3; and a second portion (e.g., alower portion of the respective first mesh block RMB1 in FIG. 1A) of therespective first mesh block RMB1 extends into a space between the firstbranch BC1 of the second adjacent second mesh block AMB2-2 and thesecond branch BC2 of the fourth adjacent second mesh block AMB2-4.

FIG. 1B is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of a touchcontrol structure in some embodiments according to the presentdisclosure. Referring to FIG. 1B, in some embodiments, the respectivesecond mesh block RMB2 is in a space between a first adjacent third meshblock AMB3-1, a second adjacent third mesh block AMB3-2, a firstadjacent first mesh block AMB1-1, a second adjacent first mesh blockAMB1-2, a third adjacent first mesh block AMB1-3, and a fourth adjacentfirst mesh block AMB1-4. The third adjacent first mesh block AMB1-3, thefirst adjacent third mesh block AMB3-1, and the first adjacent firstmesh block AMB1-1 are consecutively in a first adjacent row. The fourthadjacent first mesh block AMB1-4, the second adjacent third mesh blockAMB3-2, and the second adjacent first mesh block AMB1-2 areconsecutively in a second adjacent row.

In some embodiments, referring to FIG. 1B, FIG. 3 , FIG. 4 , and FIG. 5, a portion the first adjacent third mesh block AMB3-1 extends into aspace between the first branch BC1 and the second branch BC2 of therespective second mesh block RMB2. Specifically, multiple branches ofthe first adjacent third mesh block AMB3-1 respectively extend intorespective spaces respectively between adjacent first extensions of theplurality of first extensions ET1, or respective spaces respectivelybetween adjacent second extensions of the plurality of second extensionsET2, or a space between a first extension and a second extensionadjacent to each other.

Referring to FIG. 1B, FIG. 3 , FIG. 4 , and FIG. 5 , a portion of thesecond adjacent third mesh block AMB3-2 extends into a space between thethird branch BC3 and the fourth branch BC4 of the respective second meshblock RMB2. Specifically, multiple branches of the second adjacent thirdmesh block AMB3-2 respectively extend into respective spacesrespectively between adjacent third extensions of the plurality of thirdextensions ET3, or respective spaces respectively between adjacentfourth extensions of the plurality of fourth extensions ET4, or a spacebetween a third extension and a fourth extension adjacent to each other.

Referring to FIG. 1B, FIG. 3 , FIG. 4 , and FIG. 5 , a portion of thefirst adjacent first mesh block AMB1-1 and a portion of the secondadjacent first mesh block AMB1-2 respectively extend into a spacebetween the second branch BC2 and the fourth branch BC4 of therespective second mesh block RMB2. Specifically, the seventh branch BC7and the seventh extension ET7 of the first adjacent first mesh blockAMB1-1, and the fifth branch BC5 and the fifth extension ET5 of thesecond adjacent first mesh block AMB1-2, together extend into the spacebetween the second branch BC2 and the fourth branch BC4 of therespective second mesh block RMB2. Moreover, the seventh extension ET7of the first adjacent first mesh block AMB1-1 extends into respectivespaces respectively between respective adjacent second extensions of theplurality of second extensions ET2 of the respective second mesh blockRMB2; and the fifth extension ET5 of the second adjacent first meshblock AMB1-2 extends into respective spaces respectively betweenrespective adjacent fourth extensions of the plurality of fourthextensions ET4 of the respective second mesh block RMB2.

Referring to FIG. 1B, FIG. 3 , FIG. 4 , and FIG. 5 , a portion of thethird adjacent first mesh block AMB1-3 and a portion of the fourthadjacent first mesh block AMB1-4 respectively extend into a spacebetween the first branch BC1 and the third branch BC3 of the respectivesecond mesh block RMB2. Specifically, the eighth branch BC8 and theeighth extension ET8 of the third adjacent first mesh block AMB1-3, andthe sixth branch BC6 and the sixth extension ET6 of the fourth adjacentfirst mesh block AMB1-4, together extend into the space between thefirst branch BC1 and the third branch BC3 of the respective second meshblock RMB2. Moreover, the eighth extension ET8 of the third adjacentfirst mesh block AMB1-3 extends into respective spaces respectivelybetween respective adjacent first extensions of the plurality of firstextensions ET1 of the respective second mesh block RMB2; and the sixthextension ET6 of the fourth adjacent first mesh block AMB1-4 extendsinto respective spaces respectively between respective adjacent thirdextensions of the plurality of third extensions ET3 of the respectivesecond mesh block RMB2.

Referring to FIG. 1B, FIG. 3 , FIG. 4 , and FIG. 5 , in someembodiments, a respective one of the plurality of first extensions ET1extends into a space between two adjacent branches of the third adjacentfirst mesh block AMB1-3 or a space between two adjacent branches of thefirst adjacent third mesh block AMB3-1. A respective one of theplurality of second extensions ET2 extends into a space between twoadjacent branches of the first adjacent first mesh block AMB1-1 or aspace between two adjacent branches of the first adjacent third meshblock AMB3-1. A respective one of the plurality of third extensions ET3extends into a space between two adjacent branches of the fourthadjacent first mesh block AMB1-4 or a space between two adjacentbranches of the second adjacent third mesh block AMB3-2. A respectiveone of the plurality of fourth extensions ET4 extends into a spacebetween branches of the second adjacent first mesh block AMB1-2 or aspace between branches of the second adjacent third mesh block AMB3-2.

In some embodiments, extensions of branches respectively from the thirdadjacent first mesh block AMB1-3 and the fourth adjacent first meshblock AMB1-4 respectively extend into a space surrounded by theconnecting portion CP, the plurality of first extensions ET1, and theplurality of third extensions ET3, a respective extension intercalatinginto a space between two adjacent first extensions or a space betweentwo adjacent third extensions. Extensions of branches respectively fromthe first adjacent first mesh block AMB1-1 and the second adjacent firstmesh block AMB1-2 respectively extend into a space surrounded by theconnecting portion CP, the plurality of second extensions ET2, and theplurality of fourth extensions ET4, a respective extension intercalatinginto a space between two adjacent second extensions or a space betweentwo adjacent fourth extensions.

In some embodiments, the touch control structure further includes dummyelectrodes respectively between adjacent mesh blocks. FIG. 6 is azoom-in view of a touch control structure in a region having a firstmesh block, a second mesh block, and a third mesh block adjacent to eachother. Referring to FIG. 6 , in some embodiments, the touch controlstructure further includes a first respective dummy electrode RDE1 in aspace between second mesh block AMB2 and first mesh block AMB1 adjacentto each other, the first respective dummy electrode RDE1 insulated fromthe second mesh block AMB2 and first mesh block AMB1 adjacent to eachother. The touch control structure further includes a second respectivedummy electrode RDE2 in a space between second mesh block AMB2 and thirdmesh block AMB3 adjacent to each other, the second respective dummyelectrode RDE2 insulated from the second mesh block AMB2 and third meshblock AMB3 adjacent to each other.

FIG. 7A is a zoom-in view of a region surrounding a respectiveconductive bridge in some embodiments according to the presentdisclosure. FIG. 7B illustrates the structure of a second metal layer ina region surrounding a respective conductive bridge in some embodimentsaccording to the present disclosure. FIG. 7C illustrates the structureof a first metal layer in a region surrounding a respective conductivebridge in some embodiments according to the present disclosure.Referring to FIG. 2 , FIG. 7A to FIG. 7C, in some embodiments, therespective conductive bridge of the plurality of conductive bridges CBis respectively electrically connected to two adjacent second meshblocks respectively through vias v extending through the touchinsulating layer TI. An orthographic projection on a base substrate(e.g., the buffer layer BUF) of any mesh line of the respectiveconductive bridge along a direction from a first adjacent second meshblock AMB2-1 to a second adjacent second mesh block AMB2-2 is at leastpartially non-overlapping with orthographic projections of mesh lines ofthe plurality of first mesh electrodes (e.g., the respective first meshblock RMB1 and the respective third mesh block RMB3) on the basesubstrate. An orthographic projection on the base substrate of at leastone mesh line of the respective conductive bridge along a directionother than the direction from the first adjacent second mesh blockAMB2-1 to the second adjacent second mesh block AMB2-2 overlaps with anorthographic projection of a mesh line of a conductive channel CCconnecting respective adjacent pairs of first mesh block and third meshblock on the base substrate.

In some embodiments, the respective conductive bridge includes aplurality of hexagonal meshes connected together. In one example, therespective conductive bridge includes a first hexagonal mesh hm1 and asecond hexagonal mesh hm2, the first adjacent second mesh block AMB2-1connected to the first hexagonal mesh hm1 and the second hexagonal meshhm2 respectively through vias extending through the touch insulatinglayer. The respective conductive bridge further includes a thirdhexagonal mesh hm3 and a fourth hexagonal mesh hm4, the second adjacentsecond mesh block AMB2-2 connected to the third hexagonal mesh hm3 andthe fourth hexagonal mesh hm4 respectively through vias extendingthrough the touch insulating layer. The respective conductive bridgefurther includes a fifth hexagonal mesh hm5, a sixth hexagonal mesh hm6,and a seventh hexagonal mesh hm7 consecutively arranged between thefirst hexagonal mesh hm1 (or the second hexagonal mesh hm2) and thethird hexagonal mesh hm3 (or the fourth hexagonal mesh hm4).Specifically, the fifth hexagonal mesh hm5 is connected to the firsthexagonal mesh hm1 and the second hexagonal mesh hm2, the seventhhexagonal mesh hm7 is connected to the third hexagonal mesh hm3 and thefourth hexagonal mesh hm4, and the sixth hexagonal mesh hm6 is connectedto the fifth hexagonal mesh hm5 on one side and connected to the seventhhexagonal mesh hm7 on another side.

In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a display apparatus.In some embodiments, the display apparatus includes a display panel, atouch control structure on the display panel, and a touch controlintegrated circuit connect to the touch control structure. In someembodiments, the display panel includes a plurality of display elementsand a plurality of thin film transistors for driving the plurality ofdisplay elements. Optionally, the display elements includes a pluralityof light emitting diodes, for example, in an organic light emittingdiode display panel. Optionally, the display elements include a liquidcrystal layer in a plurality of subpixels, for example, in a liquidcrystal display panel. FIG. 8 is a plan view of a display apparatus insome embodiments according to the present disclosure. Referring to FIG.8 , the display apparatus in some embodiments includes the touch controlstructure described herein or fabricated by a method described herein, adisplay panel DP, and a touch control integrated circuit TIC connect tothe touch control structure. Examples of appropriate display apparatusesinclude, but are not limited to, an electronic paper, a mobile phone, atablet computer, a television, a monitor, a notebook computer, a digitalalbum, a GPS, etc. Optionally, the display apparatus is an organic lightemitting diode display apparatus. Optionally, the display apparatus is aliquid crystal display apparatus.

FIG. 9 is a cross sectional view of a display panel in some embodimentsaccording to the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 9 , in thedisplay region, the display panel includes a base substrate BS, aplurality of thin film transistors TFT on the base substrate BS, apassivation layer PVX on a side of the plurality of thin filmtransistors TFT away from the base substrate BS, a first planarizationlayer PLN1 on side of the passivation layer PVX away from the basesubstrate BS, a relay electrode RE on side of the first planarizationlayer PLN1 away from the passivation layer PVX, a second planarizationlayer PLN2 on a side of the relay electrode RE away from the firstplanarization layer PLN1, a pixel definition layer PDL on a side of thesecond planarization layer PLN2 away from the first planarization layerPLN1 and defining subpixel apertures, an anode layer AD on a side of thesecond planarization layer PLN2 away from the first planarization layerPLN1, a light emitting layer EL on a side of the anode layer AD awayfrom the second planarization layer PLN2, a cathode layer CD on a sideof the light emitting layer EL away from the anode layer AD, a firstinorganic encapsulating layer CVD1 on a side of the cathode layer CDaway from light emitting layer EL, an organic encapsulating layer IJP ona side of the first inorganic encapsulating layer CVD1 away from thecathode layer CD, a second inorganic encapsulating layer CVD2 on a sideof the organic encapsulating layer IJP away from the first inorganicencapsulating layer CVD1, a buffer layer BUF on a side of the secondinorganic encapsulating layer CVD2 away from the organic encapsulatinglayer IJP, a touch insulating layer TI on a side of the buffer layer BUFaway from the second inorganic encapsulating layer CVD2, touchelectrodes (e.g., the plurality of first touch electrodes TE1 and theplurality of second touch electrodes TE2 as shown in FIG. 1A) on a sideof the touch insulating layer TI away from the buffer layer BUF, and anovercoat layer OC on a side of the touch electrodes away from the touchinsulating layer TI.

FIG. 10 is a zoom-in view of a region surrounding a respectiveconductive bridge in a display apparatus in some embodiments accordingto the present disclosure. Referring to FIG. 10 , FIG. 1A, FIG. 2 , FIG.7A to FIG. 7C, and FIG. 9 , a respective one of the plurality of secondmesh electrodes TE2 includes a plurality of second mesh blocks MB2 and aplurality of conductive bridges CB in a respective column, the pluralityof second mesh blocks MB2 are consecutively electrically connectedrespectively through the plurality of conductive bridges CB. Theplurality of first mesh blocks MB1, the plurality of second mesh blocksMB2, and the plurality of third mesh blocks MB3 are on a side of thetouch insulating layer TI away from the plurality of conductive bridgesCB. A respective conductive bridge of the plurality of conductivebridges CB are respectively electrically connected to two adjacentsecond mesh blocks respectively through vias extending through the touchinsulating layer TI.

In some embodiments, orthographic projections of mesh lines of the touchcontrol structure in the display region on a base substrate BS arenon-overlapping with orthographic projections of the plurality of anodesAO on the base substrate BS. An orthographic projection of a mesh of thetouch control structure in the display region on the base substrate BSsurrounds an orthographic projection of one or two anode of theplurality of anodes AO on the base substrate BS.

In some embodiments, the respective conductive bridge includes aplurality of hexagonal meshes connected together. In one example, therespective conductive bridge includes a first hexagonal mesh hm1 and asecond hexagonal mesh hm2, the first adjacent second mesh block AMB2-1connected to the first hexagonal mesh hm1 and the second hexagonal meshhm2 respectively through vias extending through the touch insulatinglayer. The respective conductive bridge further includes a thirdhexagonal mesh hm3 and a fourth hexagonal mesh hm4, the second adjacentsecond mesh block AMB2-2 connected to the third hexagonal mesh hm3 andthe fourth hexagonal mesh hm4 respectively through vias extendingthrough the touch insulating layer. The respective conductive bridgefurther includes a fifth hexagonal mesh hm5, a sixth hexagonal mesh hm6,and a seventh hexagonal mesh hm7 consecutively arranged between thefirst hexagonal mesh hm1 (or the second hexagonal mesh hm2) and thethird hexagonal mesh hm3 (or the fourth hexagonal mesh hm4).Specifically, the fifth hexagonal mesh hm5 is connected to the firsthexagonal mesh hm1 and the second hexagonal mesh hm2, the seventhhexagonal mesh hm7 is connected to the third hexagonal mesh hm3 and thefourth hexagonal mesh hm4, and the sixth hexagonal mesh hm6 is connectedto the fifth hexagonal mesh hm5 on one side and connected to the seventhhexagonal mesh hm7 on another side.

In some embodiments, an orthographic projection of a respectivehexagonal mesh on a base substrate BS surrounds an orthographicprojection of one or two anodes of the plurality of anodes AO on thebase substrate BS.

In the present touch control structure and display apparatus, in atleast a portion of the touch control structure having at least four(e.g., at least 8, at least 12, at least 16, at least 20, at least 24,at least 28, at least 32, at least 36, or at least 40) of the pluralityof second mesh blocks, inside an area defined by an active pen sensingrange with reference to any point in the portion of the touch controlstructure, an electrode ratio of a first occupied area actually occupiedby mesh lines of first mesh electrodes to a second occupied areaactually occupied by mesh lines of second mesh electrodes is in a rangeof 0.8 to 1.2, for example, 0.85 to 1.20, 0.90 to 1.20, 0.95 to 1.20,1.00 to 1.20, 1.05 to 1.20, 1.10 to 1.20, 1.15 to 1.20, 0.80 to 1.15,0.80 to 1.10, 0.80 to 1.05, 0.80 to 1.00, 0.80 to 0.95, 0.80 to 0.90,0.80 to 0.85, 0.85 to 1.15, 0.90 to 1.10, 0.95 to 1.05, or 0.98 to 1.02,or 0.99 to 1.01.

In some embodiments, throughout the touch control structure, inside thearea defined by the active pen sensing range with reference to any pointin the portion of the touch control structure, the electrode ratio ofthe first occupied area actually occupied by mesh lines of first meshelectrodes to the second occupied area actually occupied by mesh linesof second mesh electrodes is in a range of 0.8 to 1.2, for example, 0.85to 1.20, 0.90 to 1.20, 0.95 to 1.20, 1.00 to 1.20, 1.05 to 1.20, 1.10 to1.20, 1.15 to 1.20, 0.80 to 1.15, 0.80 to 1.10, 0.80 to 1.05, 0.80 to1.00, 0.80 to 0.95, 0.80 to 0.90, 0.80 to 0.85, 0.85 to 1.15, 0.90 to1.10, 0.95 to 1.05, 0.98 to 1.02, or 0.99 to 1.01.

In some embodiments, the active pen sensing range is a sensing range ofan active pen for performing a touch control in the present touchcontrol structure or display apparatus. In one example, the active pensensing range area is a sensing range area of an active pen comprising atip having a diameter in a range of 0.8 mm to 2.0 mm, e.g., 0.8 mm to0.9 mm, 0.9 mm to 1.0 mm, 1.0 mm to 1.1 mm, 1.1 mm to 1.2 mm, 1.2 mm to1.3 mm, 1.3 mm to 1.4 mm, 1.4 mm to 1.5 mm, 1.5 mm to 1.6 mm, 1.6 mm to1.7 mm, 1.7 mm to 1.8 mm, 1.8 mm to 1.9 mm, or 1.9 mm to 2.0 mm.

In some embodiments, the active pen sensing range has a size between ¼and ⅓ of a size of an area of a smallest convex polygon that encircles arespective second mesh block of the plurality of second mesh blocks.FIG. 8 depicts an example of the smallest convex polygon SCP2 thatencircles a respective second mesh block of the plurality of second meshblocks. As discussed above, in one example, the respective second meshblock has a substantially

shape. Optionally, the smallest convex polygon SCP2 has a rectangularshape as depicted in FIG. 8 .

Optionally, the smallest convex polygon is a smallest convex polygonhaving four sides. Optionally, the smallest convex polygon is a smallestconvex polygon having three sides. Optionally, the smallest convexpolygon is a smallest convex polygon having five sides. Optionally, thesmallest convex polygon is a smallest convex polygon having six sides.Optionally, the smallest convex polygon is a smallest convex regularpolygon.

In some embodiments, the active pen sensing range has a convex polygonshape or a circular shape or an elliptical shape.

In some embodiments, the electrode ratio in the smallest convex polygonis in a range of 0.8 to 1.2, for example, 0.85 to 1.20, 0.90 to 1.20,0.95 to 1.20, 1.00 to 1.20, 1.05 to 1.20, 1.10 to 1.20, 1.15 to 1.20,0.80 to 1.15, 0.80 to 1.10, 0.80 to 1.05, 0.80 to 1.00, 0.80 to 0.95,0.80 to 0.90, 0.80 to 0.85, 0.85 to 1.15, 0.90 to 1.10, 0.95 to 1.05,0.98 to 1.02, or 0.99 to 1.01.

In some embodiments, inside any area having a size between ¼ and ⅓(e.g., between 1/4.0 and 1/3.8, between 1/3.8 and 1/3.6, between 1/3.6and 1/3.4, between 1/3.4 and 1/3.2, or between 1/3.2 and 1/3.0) of thesize of the area of the smallest convex polygon, with reference to anypoint in the portion of the touch control structure, an electrode ratiois in a range of 0.8 to 1.2. Optionally, inside any area having a convexpolygon shape and a size between ¼ and ⅓ (e.g., between 1/4.0 and 1/3.8,between 1/3.8 and 1/3.6, between 1/3.6 and 1/3.4, between 1/3.4 and1/3.2, or between 1/3.2 and 1/3.0) of the size of the area of thesmallest convex polygon, with reference to any point in the portion ofthe touch control structure, an electrode ratio is in a range of 0.8 to1.2.

In some embodiments, inside any area having a size between ⅕ and ¼(e.g., between 1/5.0 and 1/4.8, between 1/4.8 and 1/4.6, between 1/4.6and 1/4.4, between 1/4.4 and 1/4.2, or between 1/4.2 and 1/4.0) of thesize of the area of the smallest convex polygon, with reference to anypoint in the portion of the touch control structure, an electrode ratiois in a range of 0.8 to 1.2. Optionally, inside any area having a convexpolygon shape and a size between ⅕ and ¼ (e.g., between 1/5.0 and 1/4.8,between 1/4.8 and 1/4.6, between 1/4.6 and 1/4.4, between 1/4.4 and1/4.2, or between 1/4.2 and 1/4.0) of the size of the area of thesmallest convex polygon, with reference to any point in the portion ofthe touch control structure, an electrode ratio is in a range of 0.8 to1.2.

In some embodiments, inside any area having a size between ⅙ and ⅕(e.g., between 1/6.0 and 1/5.8, between 1/5.8 and 1/5.6, between 1/5.6and 1/5.4, between 1/5.4 and 1/5.2, or between 1/5.2 and 1/5.0) of thesize of the area of the smallest convex polygon, with reference to anypoint in the portion of the touch control structure, an electrode ratiois in a range of 0.8 to 1.2. Optionally, inside any area having a convexpolygon shape and a size between ⅙ and ⅕ (e.g., between 1/6.0 and 1/5.8,between 1/5.8 and 1/5.6, between 1/5.6 and 1/5.4, between 1/5.4 and1/5.2, or between 1/5.2 and 1/5.0) of the size of the area of thesmallest convex polygon, with reference to any point in the portion ofthe touch control structure, an electrode ratio is in a range of 0.8 to1.2.

In some embodiments, inside any area having a size between 1/20 and ⅙(e.g., between 1/20 and 1/19, between 1/19 and 1/18, between 1/18 and1/17, between 1/17 and 1/16, between 1/16 and 1/15, between 1/15 and1/14, between 1/14 and 1/13, between 1/13 and 1/12, between 1/12 and1/11, between 1/11 and 1/10, between 1/10 and 1/9, between 1/9 and ⅛,between ⅛ and 1/7, or between 1/7 and ⅙) of the size of the area of thesmallest convex polygon, with reference to any point in the portion ofthe touch control structure, an electrode ratio is in a range of 0.8 to1.2. Optionally, inside any area having a convex polygon shape and asize between 1/20 and ⅙ (e.g., between 1/20 and 1/19, between 1/19 and1/18, between 1/18 and 1/17, between 1/17 and 1/16, between 1/16 and1/15, between 1/15 and 1/14, between 1/14 and 1/13, between 1/13 and1/12, between 1/12 and 1/11, between 1/11 and 1/10, between 1/10 and1/9, between 1/9 and ⅛, between ⅛ and 1/7, or between 1/7 and ⅙) of thesize of the area of the smallest convex polygon, with reference to anypoint in the portion of the touch control structure, an electrode ratiois in a range of 0.8 to 1.2.

In some embodiments, the area of the smallest convex polygon is in arange of 12.25 mm² to 16.00 mm², e.g. 12.25 mm² to 12.50 mm², 12.50 mm²to 12.75 mm², 12.75 mm² to 13.00 mm², 13.00 mm² to 13.25 mm², 13.25 mm²to 13.50 mm², 13.50 mm² to 13.75 mm², 13.75 mm² to 14.00 mm², 14.00 mm²to 14.25 mm², 14.25 mm² to 14.50 mm², 14.50 mm² to 14.75 mm², 14.75 mm²to 15.00 mm², 15.00 mm² to 15.25 mm², 15.25 mm² to 15.50 mm², 15.50 mm²to 15.75 mm², or 15.75 mm² to 16.00 mm².

FIG. 8 depicts an example of the smallest convex polygon SCP1 thatencircles a respective first mesh block of the plurality of first meshblocks. Optionally, the smallest convex polygon SCP1 has a rectangularshape as depicted in FIG. 8 . In some embodiments, the electrode ratioin the smallest convex polygon that encircles a respective first meshblock of the plurality of first mesh blocks is in a range of 0.8 to 1.2,for example, 0.85 to 1.20, 0.90 to 1.20, 0.95 to 1.20, 1.00 to 1.20,1.05 to 1.20, 1.10 to 1.20, 1.15 to 1.20, 0.80 to 1.15, 0.80 to 1.10,0.80 to 1.05, 0.80 to 1.00, 0.80 to 0.95, 0.80 to 0.90, 0.80 to 0.85,0.85 to 1.15, 0.90 to 1.10, 0.95 to 1.05, or 0.98 to 1.02, or 0.99 to1.01.

FIG. 8 depicts an example of the smallest convex polygon SCP3 thatencircles a respective third mesh block of the plurality of third meshblocks. Optionally, the smallest convex polygon SCP3 has a rectangularshape as depicted in FIG. 8 . In some embodiments, the electrode ratioin the smallest convex polygon that encircles a respective third meshblock of the plurality of third mesh blocks is in a range of 0.5 to 1.5,for example, 0.6 to 1.5, 0.7 to 1.5, 0.8 to 1.5, 0.9 to 1.5, 1.0 to 1.5,1.1 to 1.5, 1.2 to 1.5, 1.3 to 1.5, 1.4 to 1.5, 0.5 to 1.4, 0.5 to 1.3,0.5 to 1.2, 0.5 to 1.1, 0.5 to 1.0, 0.5 to 0.9, 0.5 to 0.8, 0.5 to 0.7,0.5 to 0.6, 0.6 to 1.4, 0.7 to 1.3, 0.8 to 1.2, 0.9 to 1.1, 0.95 to1.05, 0.98 to 1.02, or 0.99 to 1.01.

In some embodiments, in at least the portion of the touch controlstructure, inside the area defined by the active pen sensing range withreference to any point in the portion of the touch control structure, atleast a portion of a dummy electrode is present.

In another aspect, the present disclosure provides a method offabricating a touch control structure. In some embodiments, the methodincludes forming a plurality of first mesh electrodes respectively in aplurality of rows and forming a plurality of second mesh electrodesrespectively in a plurality of columns. Optionally, forming a respectiveone of the plurality of second mesh electrodes includes forming aplurality of second mesh blocks consecutively connected in a respectivecolumn. Optionally, forming a respective one of the plurality of firstmesh electrodes includes forming a plurality of first mesh blocks and aplurality of third mesh blocks alternately arranged in a respective row.Optionally, two adjacent second mesh blocks in a first adjacent columnof second mesh blocks are formed to be connected respectively through afirst conductive bridge and a second conductive bridge respectivelycrossing over the respective one of the plurality of first meshelectrodes. Optionally, two adjacent second mesh blocks in a secondadjacent column of second mesh blocks are formed to be connectedrespectively through a third conductive bridge and a fourth conductivebridge respectively crossing over the respective one of the plurality offirst mesh electrodes. Optionally, a respective third mesh block of theplurality of third mesh blocks is formed in a space between the firstconductive bridge and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacentcolumn. Optionally, a respective first mesh block of the plurality offirst mesh blocks is formed in a space between the fourth conductivebridge in the second adjacent column and the first conductive bridge inthe first adjacent column.

The foregoing description of the embodiments of the invention has beenpresented for purposes of illustration and description. It is notintended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise formor to exemplary embodiments disclosed. Accordingly, the foregoingdescription should be regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive.Obviously, many modifications and variations will be apparent topractitioners skilled in this art. The embodiments are chosen anddescribed in order to explain the principles of the invention and itsbest mode practical application, thereby to enable persons skilled inthe art to understand the invention for various embodiments and withvarious modifications as are suited to the particular use orimplementation contemplated. It is intended that the scope of theinvention be defined by the claims appended hereto and their equivalentsin which all terms are meant in their broadest reasonable sense unlessotherwise indicated. Therefore, the term “the invention”, “the presentinvention” or the like does not necessarily limit the claim scope to aspecific embodiment, and the reference to exemplary embodiments of theinvention does not imply a limitation on the invention, and no suchlimitation is to be inferred. The invention is limited only by thespirit and scope of the appended claims. Moreover, these claims mayrefer to use “first”, “second”, etc. following with noun or element.Such terms should be understood as a nomenclature and should not beconstrued as giving the limitation on the number of the elementsmodified by such nomenclature unless specific number has been given. Anyadvantages and benefits described may not apply to all embodiments ofthe invention. It should be appreciated that variations may be made inthe embodiments described by persons skilled in the art withoutdeparting from the scope of the present invention as defined by thefollowing claims. Moreover, no element and component in the presentdisclosure is intended to be dedicated to the public regardless ofwhether the element or component is explicitly recited in the followingclaims.

1. A touch control structure, comprising a plurality of first meshelectrodes respectively in a plurality of rows and a plurality of secondmesh electrodes respectively in a plurality of columns; wherein arespective one of the plurality of second mesh electrodes comprises aplurality of second mesh blocks consecutively connected in a respectivecolumn; a respective one of the plurality of first mesh electrodescomprises a plurality of first mesh blocks and a plurality of third meshblocks alternately arranged in a respective row; the respective secondmesh block is in a space between a first adjacent third mesh block, asecond adjacent third mesh block, a first adjacent first mesh block, asecond adjacent first mesh block, a third adjacent first mesh block, anda fourth adjacent first mesh block; a first portion of a respectivethird mesh block extends into a space between branches of a firstadjacent second mesh block; and a second portion of the respective thirdmesh block extends into a space between branches of a second adjacentsecond mesh block.
 2. The touch control structure of claim 1, wherein awidth along a row direction of the respective first mesh block isgreater than a width along the row direction of the respective thirdmesh block; and a width along a column direction of the respective firstmesh block is greater than a width along the column direction of therespective third mesh block.
 3. The touch control structure of claim 1,wherein two adjacent second mesh blocks in a first adjacent column ofsecond mesh blocks are connected through at least a first conductivebridge crossing over the respective one of the plurality of first meshelectrodes; two adjacent second mesh blocks in a second adjacent columnof second mesh blocks are connected through at least a third conductivebridge crossing over the respective one of the plurality of first meshelectrodes; and the first conductive bridge and the third conductivebridge respectively cross over respective conductive channels connectingrespective adjacent pairs of first mesh block and third mesh block. 4.The touch control structure of claim 1, wherein a respective second meshblock of the plurality of second mesh blocks comprises a connectingportion, a first branch, a second branch, a third branch, and a fourthbranch, the first branch, the second branch, the third branch, and thefourth branch respectively connected to the connecting portion.
 5. Thetouch control structure of claim 4, wherein two adjacent second meshblocks in a first adjacent column of second mesh blocks are connectedrespectively through a first conductive bridge and a second conductivebridge respectively crossing over the respective one of the plurality offirst mesh electrodes; two adjacent second mesh blocks in a secondadjacent column of second mesh blocks are connected respectively througha third conductive bridge and a fourth conductive bridge respectivelycrossing over the respective one of the plurality of first meshelectrodes; a respective third mesh block of the plurality of third meshblocks is in a space between the first conductive bridge and the secondconductive bridge in the first adjacent column; a respective first meshblock of the plurality of first mesh blocks is in a space between thefourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column and the firstconductive bridge in the first adjacent column; and the respective thirdmesh block of the plurality of third mesh blocks is in a space betweenthe third branch and the fourth branch of a first adjacent second meshblock, the first branch and the second branch of a second adjacentsecond mesh block, the first conductive bridge in the first adjacentcolumn, and the second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column,the first adjacent second mesh block and the second adjacent second meshblock being in the first adjacent column, the first conductive bridge inthe first adjacent column connecting the third branch of the firstadjacent second mesh block and the first branch of the second adjacentsecond mesh block, the second conductive bridge in the first adjacentcolumn connecting the fourth branch of the first adjacent second meshblock and the second branch of the second adjacent second mesh block. 6.The touch control structure of claim 5, wherein a first portion of therespective third mesh block extends into a space between the thirdbranch and the fourth branch of a first adjacent second mesh block; anda second portion of the respective third mesh block extends into a spacebetween the first branch and the second branch of a second adjacentsecond mesh block.
 7. The touch control structure of claim 4, whereintwo adjacent second mesh blocks in a first adjacent column of secondmesh blocks are connected respectively through a first conductive bridgeand a second conductive bridge respectively crossing over the respectiveone of the plurality of first mesh electrodes; two adjacent second meshblocks in a second adjacent column of second mesh blocks are connectedrespectively through a third conductive bridge and a fourth conductivebridge respectively crossing over the respective one of the plurality offirst mesh electrodes; a respective third mesh block of the plurality ofthird mesh blocks is in a space between the first conductive bridge andthe second conductive bridge in the first adjacent column; a respectivefirst mesh block of the plurality of first mesh blocks is in a spacebetween the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent column andthe first conductive bridge in the first adjacent column; and therespective first mesh block of the plurality of first mesh blocks is ina space between the third branch of a first adjacent second mesh block,the first branch of a second adjacent second mesh block, the fourthbranch of a third adjacent second mesh block, the second branch of afourth adjacent second mesh block, the fourth conductive bridge in thesecond adjacent column, and the first conductive bridge in the firstadjacent column, the first adjacent second mesh block and the secondadjacent second mesh block being in the first adjacent column, the thirdadjacent second mesh block and the fourth adjacent second mesh blockbeing in the second adjacent column, the first conductive bridge in thefirst adjacent column connecting the third branch of the first adjacentsecond mesh block and the first branch of the second adjacent secondmesh block, the fourth conductive bridge in the second adjacent columnconnecting the fourth branch of the third adjacent second mesh block andthe second branch of the fourth adjacent second mesh block.
 8. The touchcontrol structure of claim 7, wherein a first portion of the respectivefirst mesh block extends into a space between the third branch of thefirst adjacent second mesh block and the fourth branch of the thirdadjacent second mesh block; and a second portion of the respective firstmesh block extends into a space between the first branch of the secondadjacent second mesh block and the second branch of the fourth adjacentsecond mesh block.
 9. The touch control structure of claim 4, whereinthe third adjacent first mesh block, the first adjacent third meshblock, and the first adjacent first mesh block are consecutively in afirst adjacent row; and the fourth adjacent first mesh block, the secondadjacent third mesh block, and the second adjacent first mesh block areconsecutively in a second adjacent row.
 10. The touch control structureof claim 9, wherein a portion the first adjacent third mesh blockextends into a space between the first branch and the second branch ofthe respective second mesh block; a portion of the second adjacent thirdmesh block extends into a space between the third branch and the fourthbranch of the respective second mesh block; a portion of the firstadjacent first mesh block and a portion of the second adjacent firstmesh block respectively extend into a space between the second branchand the fourth branch of the respective second mesh block; and a portionof the third adjacent first mesh block and a portion of the fourthadjacent first mesh block respectively extend into a space between thefirst branch and the third branch of the respective second mesh block.11. The touch control structure of claim 4, wherein each of the firstbranch, the second branch, the third branch, and the fourth branch has asubstantially V shape; apexes of the first branch and the second branchpoint toward a first direction; and apexes of the third branch and thefourth branch point toward a second direction opposite to the firstdirection.
 12. The touch control structure of claim 11, wherein acombination of the first branch and the second branch has asubstantially M shape; a combination of the third branch and the fourthbranch has a substantially W shape; and a combination of the firstbranch, the second branch, the third branch, the fourth branch, and theconnecting portion has a substantially

shape.
 13. The touch control structure of claim 11, wherein therespective second mesh block comprises a plurality of first extensionsrespectively extending away from the first branch, a plurality of secondextensions respectively extending away from the second branch, aplurality of third extensions respectively extending away from the thirdbranch, a plurality of fourth extensions respectively extending awayfrom the fourth branch.
 14. The touch control structure of claim 13,wherein a respective one of the plurality of first extensions extendsinto a space between two adjacent branches of the third adjacent firstmesh block or a space between two adjacent branches of the firstadjacent third mesh block; a respective one of the plurality of secondextensions extends into a space between two adjacent branches of thefirst adjacent first mesh block or a space between two adjacent branchesof the first adjacent third mesh block; a respective one of theplurality of third extensions extends into a space between two adjacentbranches of the fourth adjacent first mesh block or a space between twoadjacent branches of the second adjacent third mesh block; and arespective one of the plurality of fourth extensions extends into aspace between branches of the second adjacent first mesh block or aspace between branches of the second adjacent third mesh block.
 15. Thetouch control structure of claim 11, wherein extensions of branchesrespectively from the third adjacent first mesh block and the fourthadjacent first mesh block respectively extend into a space surrounded bythe connecting portion, the plurality of first extensions, and theplurality of third extensions, a respective extension intercalating intoa space between two adjacent first extensions or a space between twoadjacent third extensions; and extensions of branches respectively fromthe first adjacent first mesh block and the second adjacent first meshblock respectively extend into a space surrounded by the connectingportion, the plurality of second extensions, and the plurality of fourthextensions, a respective extension intercalating into a space betweentwo adjacent second extensions or a space between two adjacent fourthextensions.
 16. The touch control structure of claim 11, wherein thefirst branch comprises a first dummy electrode, the second branchcomprises a second dummy electrode, the third branch comprises a thirddummy electrode, and the fourth branch comprises a fourth dummyelectrode; each of the first dummy electrode, the second dummyelectrode, the third dummy electrode, and the fourth dummy electrode hasa substantially V shape; apexes of the first dummy electrode and thesecond dummy electrode point toward the first direction; and apexes ofthe third dummy electrode and the fourth dummy electrode point towardthe second direction.
 17. The touch control structure of claim 1,wherein a respective first mesh block of the plurality of first meshblocks comprises a main trunk, a fifth branch, a sixth branch, a seventhbranch, and an eighth branch, the fifth branch, the sixth branch, theseventh branch, and the eighth branch respectively connected to the maintrunk.
 18. The touch control structure of claim 17, wherein therespective first mesh block comprises a fifth extension extending awayfrom the fifth branch along a second direction, a sixth extensionextending away from the sixth branch along the second direction, aseventh extension extending away from the seventh branch along a firstdirection, an eighth extension extending away from the eighth branchalong the first direction; wherein the fifth branch and the seventhbranch respectively extend away from the main trunk along a thirddirection; the sixth branch and the eighth branch respectively extendaway from the main trunk along a fourth direction opposite to the thirddirection.
 19. The touch control structure of claim 18, wherein arespective second mesh block of the plurality of second mesh blockscomprises a connecting portion, a first branch, a second branch, a thirdbranch, and a fourth branch, a plurality of first extensionsrespectively extending away from the first branch, a plurality of secondextensions respectively extending away from the second branch, aplurality of third extensions respectively extending away from the thirdbranch, a plurality of fourth extensions respectively extending awayfrom the fourth branch, the first branch, the second branch, the thirdbranch, and the fourth branch respectively connected to the connectingportion; the seventh branch and the seventh extension from the firstadjacent first mesh block, the fifth branch and the fifth extension fromthe second adjacent first mesh block, extend into a space between thesecond branch and the fourth branch of the respective second mesh block;and the eighth branch and the eighth extension from the third adjacentfirst mesh block, the sixth branch and the sixth extension from thefourth adjacent first mesh block extend into a space between the firstbranch and the third branch of the respective second mesh block. 20.(canceled)
 21. (canceled)
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 23. A display apparatus,comprising a display panel, the touch control structure of claim 1 onthe display panel, and a plurality of touch control integrated circuitsconnect to the touch control structure. 24-40. (canceled)